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This film is about my Uncle Larry's experience with cancer and my family's response to his illness and suffering. We need your help to bring this film to the world. It could be a real help to those that suffer from chronic and terminal disease, and their family members. It shows a family gathering around a loved one, and a Mystery gathering around the family -- a Love that carries us all.

This film features both Catholic and Protestant family members; it interweaves their heartfelt responses to suffering close at hand. And the underlying story speaks to all denominations, perhaps all traditions -- anyone struggling with the crisis of letting go.

I think this film could strike a chord with so many people, could help so many -- and that was my Uncle's intention when he agreed to make the film; when he agreed to open up his life at its most vulnerable. The film gives hope to all that suffer.

One of the people that gave my uncle hope was Mother Theodore, the saint that said, "Put aside all uneasiness about the future. Place yourself gently into the hands of Providence." This film is about having the strength and grace to do just that.

I've already put seven years and considerable financial resources into the production of this film, and need another $154,000.00 to properly finish and launch the film into the world. I am a filmmaker with a proven track record.

I need your help. I am partnering withfriends to provide special Perks for you:

"Piercing the Veil" Art CardNewly Commissioned Artwork from the film4X5 Digital Print of original Tempera Painting by Sister Mary Grace Melcher, O.C.D.Back of card printed with text from the film:"Birth, Life, Suffering, Death, Resurrection. We all go through the same steps."

Digital Helping Hand: A digital copy of Piercing the Veil when it is finished. Supporters will receive their digital copies before anyone else. Includes "Piercing the Veil" Art Card.

Blu Ray/DVD: Get the Piercing the Veil Blu-ray or DVD. The discs will ship as soon as the film is finished. Includes Digital and Art Card perks. Poster: Get the collector's item Poster for Piercing the Veil. This limited edition poster is only available to supporters of this campaign. Includes all previous perks.

Journals of a Saint - a book of the Journals and Letters of St. Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence, first Saint from Indiana, canonized 2006 in Rome. (453 pages) From the book jacket: "The Journals and Letters of Mother Theodore Guerin takes us back more than one hundred years to an era of our history that is rapidly being forgotten in the excitement and eventful happenings of the present day. Through its graphic portrayal the life of Religious in pioneer days, not only in Indiana, but also of the Midwest, comes to life with clarity and vigor."

Arch, Steeples, and Dome: Religious Symbols on a Journey of Faith by Sister Marie
Kevin Tighe, S.P. (140 pages) From the book jacket: "Arch, Steeples, and Dome, Religious Symbols on a Journey of Faith is a reflective memoir where Marie Kevin Tighe leads the reader through the tremendous changes in the Church after the second Vatican Council regarding the principles of shared responsibility. It culminates with the Canonization of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, the foundress of the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana."

St. Mother Theodore Guerin Sterling Silver Medal

Sacred Heart of Jesus - IconMounted on 3/4" solid black walnut in the traditional way of presenting an icon. Artwork by Mary Grace Melcher, O.C.D.

Come to Me - IconMounted on 3/4" solid black walnut in the traditional way of presenting an icon. Artwork by Mary Grace Melcher, O.C.D.

The Holy Family - IconMounted on 3/4" solid black walnut in the traditional way of presenting an icon. Artwork by Mary Grace Melcher, O.C.D.

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This campaign ended on August 17, 2014

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Thank You

You just want to see this film finished and released. Thanks for believing in us.

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"Piercing the Veil" Art Card

Newly Commissioned Artwork from the film.
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Digital Helping Hand

A digital copy of Piercing the Veil when it is finished. Supporters will receive their digital copies before anyone else.
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Blu Ray/DVD

Get the Piercing the Veil Blu-ray or DVD. The discs will ship as soon as the film is finished.
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$50USD

Poster

Get the collector's item Poster for Piercing the Veil. This limited edition poster is only available to supporters of this campaign.
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Books

"Journals of a Saint" and "Arch, Steeples, and Dome". Two books that give some "behind the scenes" insight into the spirituality behind Piercing the Veil.
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$125USD

Mother Theodore Silver Medal

St. Mother Theodore Guerin Sterling Silver Medal
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Wood Mounted 4X5 Icon

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Wood Mounted 8X10 Icon

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Name in Credits

You'll receive the Icon, the Medal, the Books, the Poster, the Blu Ray/DVD, and your name in the credits on IMDb.
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$3,000USD

Associate Producer

You'll receive an IMDb credit as Associate Producer.
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Co-Producer

You'll receive an IMDb credit as Co-Producer.
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Executive Producer

You'll receive an IMDb credit as Executive Producer.
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